Advancing Women - Life Skills for Leadership - Women in Ag Conference

AWC East 2016 - Agenda (PDF)

The program will start Monday October 3, 2016 at 12:30 pm with a coffee reception and registration. Be sure to have lunch before you come so you are charged up and ready to go! The program will start with a coffee reception including coffee, tea, and something a little special to go with your coffee! The formal program will start at 1:30 pm with afternoon feature speakers to open the conference. At about 5:30 pm we will hold a reception which will give you plenty of time to network before the evening program.

On Tuesday, October 4, the program will start with breakfast at 7:00 am, followed by a speaker program commencing at 8:00 am. The day will include coffee breaks in the morning and afternoon, and lunch. The program will end by about 5:00 pm to allow for travelling delegates to catch evening flights. But do take time make all the connections you can before you leave!

Advancing Women is created for every woman who wants to achieve success. Whether you are a crop, fruit, vegetable, dairy or livestock producer, own your own small or large ag business or in a career path with an ag organization or association - this conference is for you. Gain or hone the skills that will bring you success in your career, family life and community. Learn from those who have reached great heights in their career and life, and are ready to share the advice you may need on building life skills, financial independence and relationships in and outside the workplace. Looking for your dream job? Have the opportunity to network with women who have the same passion for agriculture as you do. Take the opportunity to listen, learn, network and grow. AWC is a one of a kind event. Register today. Be inspired for tomorrow.

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Participate as a sponsor and reap the rewards. We are seeking corporate sponsors who believe in the importance of fostering great women leaders in agriculture, and who want to help make this conference sustainable for our future leaders.

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Come and hear our high profile industry speakers share their inspirations and ideas.

Conference Agenda
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